Marita’s Boutique

This is a gem of a plus-​size women’s clothing boutique. It’s not cheap, but the clothing is high-​quality, stylish and fun. The salesladies are almost too helpful. I moved to the Bay Area a year ago and am contemplating a trip back to Monterey mostly just to visit Marita’s. Thinking about it made me realize I was long overdue in writing a review.

I LOVE Maritas. Great selection of shoes and the ladies who work there are amazing, so helpful and kind.

Darling store!!! Their target clientele is definitely the baby boomer generation looking for comfortable clothes. Loose fit and lots of sizes, there’s a great selection of California inspired clothing that makes you feel your best.

Marita really understands what women want when we look for artsy, funky, cool clothing. And items to fit from a size 2 through 22! Marita and staff watch what you start pulling from the racks and quickly offer suggestions that match your style.
I might have to call back and see if the piece that I didn’t buy is still there. I wonder if they will ship to Michigan?
Love it!

Wow! This is a fabulous find while vacationing in Pacific Grove. Marita’s has really unique, stylish and affordable clothing that fits every size. I am picky about clothing and found many items in my size that looked and felt great. The staff, including Marita, are very warm, friendly and helpful without hovering or trying to sell. They excel in taste and customer service. I will definitely come at least once/​year even though I live 2 hours away.

Marita’s is a wonderful place to spend precious time. Marita and her staff are always honest in advising if an item of clothing looks good or not. They want everyone to look fabulous as that is a direct reflection on the store and the pride they have in their many products. They want the customers to feel confident and feel good about every piece of clothing they purchase. Over the years of coming to Marita’s, the staff treats their customers like family. They truly care about each and every customer and take the time to assist your needs. Old fashioned values and integrity. This place is unique and fun. The various clothing lines are made to last, just great quality. The shoe store is two doors down with great shoes to mix and match with any outfit. Store carries clothing from XS through Plus sizing. Besides the great clothes, jewelry and accessories, handmade gloves and scarves make terrific gifts. Marita is an angel on earth. A wonderful treasure of the City of Pacific Grove.

Such a great little shoe store. I think what makes this shop really shine is the service. Everyone who works here is so warm and helpful. They go above and beyond to assist their customers and are very cheery.
For the kind of shoes they sell I think they are the best in the area. They have a very extensive selection of TOMS that aren’t available at other nearby places. I like to stop here when I need that kind of casual shoe for the beach or mellow walking. And they don’t mark up as much as other places.
Marita’s also surprises me with some super unique and sophisticated styles each time I go in. Whether it’s a cool equestrian inspired riding-​style boot or a pair of flats that actually look like ballet shoes (slightly squared toe and wrap around ankle straps or ribbons and all), I’m always impressed.

This is store is a treasure. After seeing Unilocal reviews for unique PLUS SIZE and regular size clothing I headed over after a conference in Monterey ended for the day. So very glad I did. With my senior citizen mother in tow, we ventured to this store about 45 minutes before closing. What a wonderful experience.
The sales lady and her daughter quickly adapted to my needs in more conservative trendy clothing and molded their selections to my tastes in quick order. The service is old fashioned — -you are free to browse, but I strongly recommend allowing them to bring you items. They know their lines well. They have an eye for body shapes and an ear for your needs. We quickly felt like long time customers.
After several outfits, they were gracious in woking to order «just one more» with the company in my size which I’m sure they will ship later. We held them over 15 minutes or so, but never felt rushed or hurried. The women who work their are professionals and are the epitome of customer service.
My only concern is how I will be able to return to Pacific Grove in the Spring to shop again ! My mother and I are already plotting how an early morning flight to San Jose and a late night flight return would give us a day of shopping at Marita’s !

Where to find the most fabulous wardrobe on the Monterey Peninsula? Marita’s Boutique has something for every style, every size, in any color a fashionista desires! And those accessories! Yum! Not sure how to pull it all together? No problem! Marita and the chic ladies of her boutique are wardrobe wizards! Just a few words about what you are looking for, and head straight to the dressing room. They will bring you an infinite number of choices!
Those who know me best know that I hate shopping — I’d rather be doing almost anything else! But if I have to shop, I have to shop at Marita’s Boutique (and Marita’s Shoes, next door — see my review of MS).

I had been tol to take a look-​see at Maritas over the years as I was told I would appreciate the clothing. New Year’s Day I found myself wondering about aimlessly, so I took a walk down Lighthouse Avenue. Funny I found that Maritas was open and I went in. I was greeted so kindly by the owner (I think) who allowed me to take a peek at stuff even though they were doing inventory. I was super excited to look at the shoes next door and so she let me in there too. I found the most darling pair of shoes which I put on lay-​a-​way. Kudos to Marita for still allowing lay-​a-​way, which allows me to dress well and buy pricier items without burning a credit card.
Marita is just such a genuinely nice person and the clothing and shoes she sells are so unique and lovely. If you haven’t been yet, do so.

Yet again, a marvelous afternoon at Marita’s. I came intending to shop and buy myself some lovely Christmas presents. I did just that, with a lot of help from Marita and Jo. I’ve been dealing with a lot this year. I found the pampering much needed and the outfits we constructed really made me look great and feel special. I wish this same service could be replicated on the Web as I travel all of the time for business and rarely have time to shop. But, it makes it worth the bit of extra effort it takes to get to Maritas. Pacific Grove is a lovely place to be. And, despite the face I came with room in my suitcase, I bought much more than would fit. Happily the ladies packed up the boxes and my new clothes will be waiting for me when I get home.

Marita is a life saver. I had four outfits picked out and purcahsed for one wedding coming up this weekend and after trying on eveything again I was still not satisfied with the «perfect outift». I had chosen a beautiful sweater from Banana Republic I really wanted to wear, but had nothing to go with it except a black skirt or pants and I almost always wear black, but for this wedding, it would simply not do! So off to Maritas. Marita (first choice) chose the most beautifully classy pants that went perfectly with the sweater and she invited me to bring in my four pairs of silver shoes to help me pick out which to go with the entire ensemble.
I LOVE MARITA!!!

Awesome clothes, and even more awesome SHOES at Marita’s Shoes next door. And what woman doesn’t love shoes? Great prices, too!

So I have been scouring the peninsula looking for TOMS shoes and all the stores I went to in Santa Cruz were sold out or had such a small selection of styles. I went on the TOMS website and found that Maritas Shoe Boutique in Pacific Grove was listed as one of their retailers. So I called and the woman who answered told me they had a shoe store with the same name next door that carried the shoes. So after calling Maritas Shoes a nice woman named Manda answered and to my delight informed me they had one pair in the color I wanted in my size. She held them for me and I sped in the pouring rain from Carmel to PG to get them. When I walked into the store my jaw dropped. Not only did they have a huge selection of TOMS shoes in every color and pattern for women AND men but as I looked around I found the most incredible leather gladiator sandals and buttery soft boots in chestnut, black, and green colors. I could not believe my eyes. I thought I was walking into an old lady shoe store in sleepy old Pacific Grove and I had just discovered a gem of a shoe store! Yes they actually do carry a good deal of «comfortable older women» shoes but nestled between and all throughout the store were gorgeous, trendy shoes for someone in my generation! And Manda informed me she just placed a TOMS order for new styles and took down my name and phone number with my shoe size and told me she would call me as soon as they came in! Now THAT is customer service! So excited to have found this store that I have passed up many times before. Was I missing out or what! Can’t wait to go back for more TOMS and some gladiator sandals for the summer!

Selection — 5 stars
Pet Friendly — 5 stars
Marita’s is the kind of shop you get when you mix great selection (lots of size 14+); great fashion (amazing unique fashion finds) with a terrific owner.
This place was very crowded on a Saturday afternoon. In fact, it was the busiest place in Pacific Grove. Lots of local women shop here and are on a first name basis with Marita. Her sale section in the back is terrific. She carried holiday party wear with what I consider «Chico» wear — just nicer (more structured, less rayon flowy things). Also, lots of jewelry from local artists at very reasonable prices.
Marita is also a dog lover. She spent lots of time petting and cooing over Josie. Not sure she’d have the same reaction to a German Shepherd but she does like poodles.
Good thing we live 80 miles away or else I could be dangerous here.